Mammography Machine Price – How Much Does It Cost?
This article has been updated 02-10-2023
In this article we will use our almost 20 years of experience to answer one of the most common questions we get regarding mammography machines:
What is mammography machine price?
Naturally, prices between new and used mammography systems differ, and buying a used system will of course save you some money.
Furthermore, on the used market, you will find analog and digital mammography machines.
The digital systems can be with or without tomosynthesis, which is also called 3D.
For a quick overview of mammography machine price based on those three categories, watch the video below. Prices are in euros and for the system only – excluding crating, shipping, installation, etc.
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So, what is used mammography machine price?
Of course there is a difference between analog, digital, and 3D mammography machine price.
- For analog, the price goes from 8.000 euros
- For digital systems the price is between 15 – 50.000 euros
- 3D mammos are typically over 50.000 euros
We go into more details with each category below.
And give you examples of models that fit into each category.
Prices are in euros and for the system only – excluding crating, shipping, installation, additional mammography accessories, etc.
Analog Mammography Machine Price
As you can see from the table, analog mammography machines are the cheapest.
This is because they have the lowest service costs.
The price of a mammography system in a good condition is typically 8.000 to 15.000 euros.
For example, the GE mammography machine price for an analog system such as the Senographe DMR would be in this lower price category.
With an analog unit, you also need a CR system to be able to produce images.
Therefore, it takes a bit longer to receive the images digitally.
These machines were the standard for many years, but in 2000 the FDA approved the first full-field digital mammography machine.
These systems dramatically improved image quality and patient flow.
Therefore, use of analog mammography machines have decreased in recent years.
Especially because of the many advantages of a digital mammography system.
Digital Mammography Machine Price
The digital mammography machine cost varies.
Hereby, a used mammography machine costs 15.000 to 50.000 euros. So, it is obvious that you will have to spend a little more on a digital system.
But, remember the added benefits – for example, getting the images electronially immediately.
- The Siemens mammography machine price for the Mammomat Inspiration 2D belongs to this category. It is a more affordable option than its 3D counterpart.
- This is also true for the Fuji mammography machine price for the Fuji Amulets.
These are more affordable than the Innovality 3D.
Prices heavily depend on the age of the digital detector, as it is a very expensive part of the machine.
By this, we mean that the younger the digital detector of the system is, the more the mammography machine cost.
Price of Digital Mammography Machines with Tomosynthesis
And what about the digital mammography devices with tomosynthesis?
Tomosynthesis systems are also known as “tomo” or 3D mammograms.
These machines were introduced in 2011 and further contributed to the progress and quality of the images.
Due to the tomosynthesis option, practitioners can detect breast cancer earlier than ever before.
And how much does a 3D digital mammography machine cost?
Digital mammography machines with this 3D option cost more than 50.000 euros. And they are becoming increasingly popular, also on the pre-owned market.
The Hologic mammography machine price for the Dimensions 3D belongs in this category.
These systems, with tomo, are quite expensive compared to the 2D version – for example, the Hologic Selenia and the Selenia 2D is less expensive than the 3D counterpart.
We do not mention the Philips mammography machine price in this blog.
These systems are not usually in our stock, and they have become less popular on the used market.
Sum Up – Mammography Machine Price
Often, it is your budget that determines which used mammography machine you can buy. However, you should take into account your needs and your situation before buying the system.
So, how much does a mammography unit cost?
Basically, if you need to do early cancer screening and detection, you need a digital system.
And, as shown above, you can get a decent used digital system starting at around 15.000 euros. This includes systems such as the Selenia 2D or the Fuji Amulets.
If you want to include the 3D as well, that will start around 50.000 euros. Good options here, are the Dimensions 3D and the Mammomat Inspiration 3D.
Your decision comes down to whether you think you need 3D or not – However, we encourage you to consider the pros of choosing a digital mammography machine, or a 3D system.
We hope this article aswered the question “how much does a mammogram machine cost” to the full. If you have further questions you are more than welcome to reach out.
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